Doctors are set to stop issuing traditional sick notes under a new government trial aimed at getting more people back to work.

An average of four dogs were stolen across the UK last year. That amounts to an average of four dogs taken every day, according to police figures analysed by Direct Line, which revealed around 25,000 ...

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a wealth tax that would see capital gains tax equalised with income tax. Mr Streeting, who had made clear he intends to stand in any ...

Kane believes he is playing the best football of his career as he prepares to lead England in North America this summer.

Aston Villa secured their first trophy in 30 years with an emphatic 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg. Southampton lost their appeal for expulsion from Saturday’s Championship play-off final, ...

Aldi is inviting Greater Manchester shoppers to suggest locations for new stores as part of its UK expansion plans ...

Marc Iles chats to Sam Byrne from the Manchester Evening News for the latest on Bolton Wanderers' play-off final opponents Stockport County.

A girl was taken to hospital after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge this morning.

The family of 17-year-old Erica De Sousa Correia have paid tribute after the Bolton teenager died following a crash on Walker Fold Road.

Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices. The RAC estimated that 19 ...

The Scottish Affairs Committee has also urged the UK Government to introduce a flat rate for electricity standing charges ...

Manchester Airport passengers are facing delays today, with Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair flights to Palma, Paris, Santorini and Lanzarote running ...